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Area Engineer

  1. DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Posted on: 10/24/2025
  1. Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

  1. Exam may be required

Department

BEDC COORDINATION - IFA

$62,407.00 – $169,806.00

Job Description

***IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those currently serving as a permanent or probable permanent, i.e. probationary, Administrative Engineer will be considered.***


The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.

The BEDC/NYPA Coordination Section, within BWT, is primarily responsible for: (a) reviewing facility plans, basis of design reports, design specifications and drawings developed by consultants and in-house staff in the Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) for construction projects at facilities belonging to BWT; (b) the subsequent monitoring of construction activities to ensure conformance with specifications and BWT requirements; (c) research and evaluation of new equipment and technologies for beneficial use at BWT facilities and; (d) development of engineering design guidelines.

Under direction of the Section Chief, with broad scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, the selected candidate will serve as Area Engineer with the following responsibilities: directly supervise and serve as a team leader to a staff of engineers at various levels and disciplines; plan, organize and assign work to subordinates; track job progress; provide technical and administrative guidance; review and make recommendations on highly specialized in-house and consultant engineering designs for BWT projects; coordinate BEDC design and construction progress meetings with BWT staff; prepare technical memoranda and reports involving complex engineering matters; identify critical issues; provide and communicate recommendations and solutions to management; research, test and evaluate new equipment and technologies to improve efficiency, reliability and reduce operational costs; provide response and assistance in emergencies as they arise at BWT facilities; develop engineering design guidelines; evaluate subordinate staff performance; assign and track overtime allocations.

ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL) - 1001A


Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.

2. Six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.


Preferred Skills

1. Diverse design and technical background in civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering principles. 2. Knowledge of building, mechanical and electrical codes. 3. Familiarity with facilities, equipment and processes related to wastewater treatment. 4. Experience in supervising, delegating assignments, training subordinates, responding to emergencies, writing specifications, and implementing policies. 5. Ability to represent the work unit to supervisors and other groups, coordinate with other work units and organizations, plan long and short term goals and guide the work unit to those goals, identify necessary resources to complete an assignment, supervise, guide, and evaluate staff and assess the performance of the work unit. 6. Proficiency in the following computer programs: AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Powerpoint, Excel and Word. 7. Strong technical writing and communication skills. 8. A valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Job ID

752935

Title code

1001A

Civil service title

ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL)

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Area Engineer

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

96-05 Horace Harding Expway

  1. Engineering, Architecture, & Planning

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